It should be noted that black wine bloggers, enthusiasts, and those with a demonstrated history in wine are also relevant to the narrative.
We like to think circumstances happen by chance but I firmly believe it's more of a convergence of epic events stemming from repeated behaviors. A few weeks ago, Food and Wine Chronicles Blogger, Pam Riley commented on a Facebook post that I shared regarding Julia Coney's passionate Instagram video regarding racism in the wine industry. She used just five words: "It is all very true." Pam says: "Unlike Julia, I believe the composition should not only include black wine professionals and black wine ‘influencers’ experiences and voices. Those professionals and influencers are not the only ones experiencing inequalities in the wine tasting rooms, restaurants, wine shops, and at wine events, and vineyards. It should be noted that black wine bloggers, enthusiasts, and those with a demonstrated history in wine are also relevant to the narrative. In some cases, more so, as we are not trying to gain more social media followers, free trips, free wine, or additional business." Pam will share her firsthand experiences with us. And our special guest is Denise Clarke, Winemaker Altipiano Vineyard San Diego, CA. "Using the #winestudio platform is an excellent opportunity to continue to educate the wine world on inclusion and encourage more fairness and diversity." Pam Riley Still time to purchase our wines for July 28 Zoom discussion: Purchase Altipiano Vineyard Wines (special club pricing!) - includes 2017 Sangiovese and 2017 Petite Sirah, tax and shipping. Week 1: Follow the conversation on Twitter, hashtag #winestudio 9pm-10pmET Week 2: Join Pam, Denise and Tina on Zoom 9pm-10pmET - Register here in advance. Week 1: 21 July 9pmET “It’s business. It’s not personal” BUSINESS IS ALWAYS PERSONAL. Topic 1: Economics "Racism makes our economy worse.” “Our fates are linked," "It costs us so much to remain divided." Heather McGhee, Writer, Activist Topic 2: Experiencing Racism Jane Elliot's Stand Up Video Think and ask, even if you don’t fully understand. Encourage others to speak out. Topic 3: Sharing those Experiences “It happens all the time.” Pam Riley - Sharing experiences at wine tasting rooms, restaurants, wine shops, wine events and vineyards. Week 2: 28 July 9pmET on Zoom Become an Inclusionist Activist. Topic 1: Nature teaches us life lessons - Racism: Recognize > Address > Defeat Making the Connection Topic 2: Special Guest: Winemaker Denise Clarke - Altipiano Vineyard San Diego CA Altipiano Vineyard, 2017 Petite Sirah Topic 3: Teaching Ethics Wine Certifications and Enthusiast Wine Classes - Inclusion, Fairness and Diversity Topic 4 Bridging the Gap through Equity (funding, jobs, opportunity, education) “More people are finally getting off the fence on issues of race and justice. They are examining their workplace cultures and looking more closely for bias. There is an outpouring of support from the wine community right now, and some believe it’s more hollow promises, empty words of solidarity. But I’m an optimist at heart. I believe this moment could be different and result in real progress because our country and the world—including our world of wine—have never been more threatened. Let’s together make this a watershed moment of change. “ Dorothy J. Gaiter “An injury to one is an injury to all.” Heather McGhee Altipiano Vineyard, 2017 Sangiovese Altipiano Vineyard, 2017 Petite Sirah Purchase Altipiano Vineyard Wines (special club pricing!) - includes 2017 Sangiovese and 2017 Petite Sirah, tax and shipping.
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